To provide a control panel having NC function for machine tool, which is capable of using an information medium that is easily and securely manageable without requiring manual input of information to the control unit for simplifying the data reading system construction. The control panel having NC function for machine tool includes an image pickup device for reading a matrix-type two-dimensional code, which is installed on the front surface of the control panel, or on the on-hand manual pulse generator connected to the control panel. The control unit inside the control panel includes a reader which processes image data of the matrix type two-dimensional code captured by the image pickup device, and outputs the image data as read data, and start driving control to the machining section based on the work instruction information contained in the read data.